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How Can A Jawbone Lump With Pain And Soreness Be Treated?
i have a lump or knot whatever its best called right below my left jawbone beside my chin about the size of a quarter and hasnt got any bigger at times it hurts when i chew or open mouth real big and at times it doesnt hurt at all like its not even there i noticed a cold soar appear about the same time i got this
Thu, 5 Nov 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
As per your query jawbone lump with pain and soreness could be because of clogged duct of salivary gland. Sometimes the duct of salivary gland get clogged due to stone or foreign body . This will lead to accumulation of saliva which sometimes get infected and start paining. I would suggest you to consult oral pathologist for proper examination and to rule out conditions like tooth abscess or infected lipoma. You should go for further investigations by getting FNAC/biopsy done so as to rule out the exact cause and treatment will be planned accordingly. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics , may perform marsupilization or remove surgically under local anesthesia. It it is infected lipoma doctor may perform liposuction or prescribe antibiotics or remove surgically. For now give warm compresses 2-3 times a day . Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
As per your query jawbone lump with pain and soreness could be because of clogged duct of salivary gland. Sometimes the duct of salivary gland get clogged due to stone or foreign body . This will lead to accumulation of saliva which sometimes get infected and start paining. I would suggest you to consult oral pathologist for proper examination and to rule out conditions like tooth abscess or infected lipoma. You should go for further investigations by getting FNAC/biopsy done so as to rule out the exact cause and treatment will be planned accordingly. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics , may perform marsupilization or remove surgically under local anesthesia. It it is infected lipoma doctor may perform liposuction or prescribe antibiotics or remove surgically. For now give warm compresses 2-3 times a day . Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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